The BlackBerry Z10 is currently in battle against the Samsung Galaxy Note 2. The Sony Xperia Z has already lost to the BlackBerry Z10. You can help the BlackBerry Z10 move on to victory by voting it ahead in Laptop Mag’s “Smartphone Madness 2013.” The BlackBerry Z10 could go on to battle the Google Nexus 4, LG Optimus G Pro, and more. Let’s get the BlackBerry Z10 to victory... »
Yesterday, Samsung unveiled its latest smartphone, the Galaxy S4. While some feel it is more of a “S3.5″, here’s how it stacks up against the BlackBerry Z10: SIZE Galaxy S4: 5.3 inches x 2.74 inches x 0.3 inches; weighs 4.5 ounces BlackBerry Z10: 5.12 inches x 2.58 inches x 0.35 inches; weighs 4.78 ounces DISPLAY Galaxy S4: 5-inch, full HD Super AMOLED screen; 1920 x 1080 resolut... »
Samsung is literally trying to conquer the mobile space. Their most recent target has been BlackBerry enterprise with the release of the SAFE Knox. BlackBerry VP David J. Smith tells Engadget that he finds it “flattering”. Though, believes it may take them a good bit of time to catch up since BlackBerry has been doing enterprise security ”since 1999.” BlackBerry 10 coupled ... »
Despite all of the negative press over the course of the last two years, it doesn’t seem to have made much of a dent. According to the latest YouGov report, BlackBerry 10 interest is surging. Over the last six months BlackBerry 10 interest went from 18% to 43% since the spring of 2012. Over the same time period, the same number for iPhone owners has slipped from 92% to 85%. Samsung Galaxy ow... »
Who do you think would load a YouTube video the quickest – BlackBerry Z10 or Samsung Note 2? The Note 2 features a native YouTube app. Whereas the BlackBerry Z10 only features a YouTube mobile site launcher. Check out the video below to see the victor: On a BlackBerry? Click here for mobile YouTube video »
Samsung was guns a blazing towards the iPhone. However, their latest TV commercial geared towards business goers is taking a swipe at BlackBerry. The commercial mocks users of a BlackBerry for “still holding on” and an employee using two devices to balance work and life. Check out the commercial below and let us know what you think of it. Luckily for RIM, once BlackBerry 10 is released... »
In the mood for some maniacal pleasure by viewing the death of an Apple iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S3? You can be devious by watching another episode of “Will it Blend” by Blendtec. It’s a pretty hilarious video with all the “Siri smoke” and how “it smells like Jelly Beans.” Unfortunately, once a BlackBerry 10 phone is released, Blendtec will likely have to sacrifice one. Watch the vi... »
At the past USecWest’s Mobile Pwn2Own competition a startling revelation was discovered about Near Field Communications (NFC). The technology can be used to install malicious software which can compromise all of the data on the infected device. MWR Labs demonstrated the exploit on a Samsung Galaxy S3. Think of the attack in this scenario: “a pickpocket walking around with a phone loade... »
Research In Motion will soon be releasing its first fleet of BlackBerry 10 smartphones at the beginning of 2013. The past marketing for BlackBerry has been anything but spectacular over the years. RIM really just hasn’t had that good of persuasive skills. Should RIM take notes from Samsung? The company will be advertising the Galaxy S3 in an ad where it’s pitted against the iPhone 5. W... »
While it may be said Apple’s win over Samsung will deter innovation in the tech industry, a few companies will ultimately prevail from the ruling. One such company will be Research In Motion. Their stock already has slightly increased this week, likely due to the ruling. The verdict means any device with the look and feel of Apple products is legally vulnerable. “The problem,” Ron Laurie, ma... »
Yesterday we reported that Jefferies & Co. analyst, Peter Misek, claimed that BlackBerry 10 wouldn’t take any market share away from Apple. In Misek’s note to investors he additionally made the claim that Samsung would be the likely suitor for a RIM purchase or licensee of BlackBerry 10. In a request for comment from All Things D, Samsung spokesperson said, “Samsung Electronics has... »
The Apple versus Samsung patent suit is getting pretty heated. Why would a BlackBerry enthusiast site be following ‘unrelated’ news? Some interesting facts may come of both competitors of Research In Motion. In fact, that’s exactly what is happening. The court has blocked Apple’s motion to dismiss ‘top-secret market research’ that Apple allegedly conducted in or... »
We’ve heard before that RIM has been looking into licensing BlackBerry 10. Analysts have questioned whether or not RIM will remain in the hardware business (since RIM has been losing big time in that sector). Speaking to The Telegraph, Research In Motion’s CEO, Thorsten Heins, has given further insight into the possibilities of licensing BlackBerry 10: “We don’t have the economy of sca... »
We’re hearing from multiple sources that Research In Motion plans to announce its first strategic BlackBerry partnership tomorrow. RIM employees have been notified they will be briefed internally tomorrow, but likely after a public announcement. If the rumors hold weight, who could RIM be partnering with? So far we’ve been hearing three top contenders: Apple, Google, and Facebook. Alth... »
According to a report on Bloomberg, Research In Motion has hired bankers to ”weigh strategic options”, as they consider hiring one Canadian bank and one global bank. The report did not detail the reason for hiring bankers, but RIM’s stocks rose 4% on the news, which may suggest investors feel RIM is readying for a sale. During the latest earnings call, RIM’s CEO, Thorsten H... »
Research In Motion’s stock shot up some 5% today with a new rumor from Barrons. The BGC Partners firm claims Samsung seeks to invest $1.5 Billion for the ability to license the upcoming BlackBerry 10 operating system. Reports claim Samsung has become fearful of the long term use of Android with Google’s recent acquisition of Motorola Mobility. “Obviously new [RIM] management has been s... »
Samsung will be rolling out its cross-platform instant messenger ChatOn soon to BlackBerry. “ChatOn is an ideal IM tool for the mobile device user who wants to stay instantly connected to colleagues, friends and family, irrespective of the mobile device or feature phone that they use at no cost. Opening up the application to various platforms to now include iOS and BlackBerry in addition to Androi... »
Early Tuesday, BGR claimed RIM was actively seeking an acquisition by Samsung. The report detailed RIM wanting a purchase price of $12 to $15 Billion, which is nearly double their market cap ($8.5 Billion). Samsung was quick to respond to Reuters saying, ”We haven’t considered acquiring the firm and are not interested in (buying RIM),” Samsung spokesman James Chung said. Nor had ... »
More RIM acquisition news is beginning to seep out, as BGR reports that RIM has actively sought it to be acquired by Samsung. We’ve previously heard Amazon took interest into RIM, but its offer was swiftly turned down. There have been recent rumors that suggest RIM has been weighing its options with licensing the BlackBerry 10 software to 3rd parties. The report claims RIM is looking for a f... »
Whether you want to accept it or not, it appears some RIM employees are trying to go where the grass could be greener. Ryan Bidan, the Sr Product Manager for the BlackBerry PlayBook, is leaving RIM for Samsung. There’s no word on who will replace Ryan, but nonetheless it is sad to see another top RIM employee go to a competing company. Hopefully, this will only further push RIM into getting ... »
